Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner
This powerful production explores the commodification of Black women in the internet era — and it's finally coming to Melbourne.
Overview
Explore the connection between the online and the IRL, as well as the role of the internet in societal inequality, when this hit production from Sydney's Darlinghurst Theatre Company and Green Door Theatre Company arrives in Melbourne.
Directed by Bardi and Jabirr Jabirr woman Shari Sebbens (Top End Wedding, The Sapphires) and Zindzi Okenyo, starring Iolanthe and Chika Ikogwe (Netflix's Heartbreak High), and supported by an all-female production team, Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner follows an argument between two friends over the eponymous influencer and her supposed 'self-made billionaire' status. Delving into the commodification of Black women and exploitive nature of white capitalism, as well as the politics of social media activism, the production combines on-stage performances with gifs and memes.
Teniola Komolafe
"Racial gaslighting. Colourism. Homophobia. Online trolling. Cultural appropriation. Memes. This play leaves no stone unturned," says Green Floor Theatre Company Co-Creative Producer Bernedette Fam.
Penned by celebrated British playwright Jasmine Lee-Jones, the Olivier Award-nominated play lands in Melbourne after a successful run of Brisbane and Sydney shows, playing at the Malthouse Theatre from Wednesday, January 18–Sunday, January 29.
Images: Teniola Komolafe
